Types of Commercial and Home Wiring / Light Switch Wiring

What is a wiring circuit and its components? Two or more conductors (wires) through which a current flows from a source to one or more outlets. The source is where the electrical current originates within the house. Usually the breaker box or breaker panel. A conductor is any type material used to carry electrical current.… Read More »

Electrical Testing and Commissioning General Requirements & Checklists

All electrical checks and tests shall be conducted as per the manufacturer’s drawings/manuals, relevant codes of installation and below given commissioning check lists. The electrical installer/contractor shall also carry out additional tests if called for in the project electrical specifications. Contractor shall carry out insulation resistance tests by meggers of following rating. (a) Control circuits… Read More »

Method Statement for Underground Earthing Works

This method is to describe the minimum requirements for earthing conductor installation including materials receiving, storing, and installation. The electrical procedure will ensure that the requirements of underground earthing installation works are met in accordance to the codes requirements and contract specifications. Procedure will also make sure that the electrical works are carried out in… Read More »

Electric Lamp Light Bulb Types

In this article we shall learn about the light bulb types which are commonly used in the world. The electric lamps commonly used are incandescent lamps that were invented by Thomas Alva Edison and Joseph Swan in nineteenth century. Humphrey Davy created the first light using an arc lamp. The arc lamp took too much… Read More »

Light Fixture Installation Electrical Method Statement

This document defines the method for light fixture installation on the projects in compliance with the approved designs, layouts and approved materials etc. The electrical method of statement describes the procedure for material delivery, installation and inspection of light fittings. During the electrical installation works proper safety harness to be used and secured as applicable.… Read More »

Security System Installation Procedure Including CCTV Installation

This electrical installation procedure covers the nature and type of work for Security System installation as per approved material submittal, site requirements and manufacturers’ recommendations. Method also covers frequency of which the site inspections are to be carried out. Electrical project and site engineers are responsible for ensuring that all works are carried out as… Read More »